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AF03 ONU

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,225 mi
Last recorded181,225 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ONU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 181,225 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber liaking slightly

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2015 181,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber liaking slightly

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 172,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 165,209 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 165,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust clamp loose

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 125,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 152,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 138,025 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crash repaired nearside rear

Pass 2 Nov 2011 138,025 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crash repaired nearside rear

Pass 3 Nov 2010 134,527 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 134,527 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 114,078 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 24 Oct 2009 114,078 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,427 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2008 96,351 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2007 71,851 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 71,329 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AF03 ONU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 ONU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF03 ONU registered?

AF03 ONU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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